Infrastructure
the latest & greatest technology!
24/7/365 on-site security
Round the clock physical security presence.FM200 and VESDA fire control
Cutting edge, automated fire control system.Diversely routed network
Highly available & resilient network.Industry leading, resilient data centre
With the latest technology ensuring the performance you demand.
Located in our Manchester data centre, Farbyte's infrastructure is second to none when it comes to speed, reliability and security.
We utilise the latest technologies in networking, security, cooling, power and fire detection / suppression to ensure the highest level of service for our clients.
N+1 air cooling
High availability, redundant air cooling system.N+1 battery array
Instant failover battery array.N+1 power generator backup
Independent, full site backup power.
Network
Farbyte customers benefit from our lightning fast, highly available network infrastructure boasting multiple, diversely routed 10Gbs fibre connections to the internet and gigabit LAN throughout.
On-site Security
Security staff are on site 24/7/365, with swipe card operated door entry systems supported by CCTV monitoring throughout the facility and high grade, steel security fencing around the perimeter.
Fire Detection and Suppression
Protected by the most advanced, non-water based fire detection and suppression systems currently available on the market.
FM200 and VESDA systems are located above and below the raised floor.
Cooling
A redundant N+1 HVAC system maintains a constant cool 22C, ensuring maximum operating efficiency at all times with hot and cool aisles ensuring optimum cooling efficiency and energy conservation.
Power
Mains service power is backed up by redundant N+1 Scania Generator equipment to take the full load of the data centre with an additional N+1 UPS battery array providing protection from spikes and mains failure.
We also have dual, redundant feeds from our power utility providers, ensuring maximum uptime.
ISO 27001 Data Centre
A topdown, technology neutral, risk based approach to information security management, with a six part planning process:
- Define a security policy
- Define the scope of the ISMS
- Conduct a risk assessment
- Manage identified risks
- Select control objectives and controls to be implemented
- Prepare a statement of applicability
INFRASTRUCTURE FAQ
At Farbyte we have built a strong reputation for being one of the most reliable hosting service providers in the UK.
Since 2006 we've been hosting client websites and have never suffered from a major outage. There are very few other web hosting service providers that can state that.
Our hosting services are custom designed by Farbyte engineers to offer the best performance and availability for any budget.
All Farbyte services are located in Manchester, UK.
As a full RIPE member, we own our IP address ranges which are all geo-located exactly where are servers are... in the UK!